Personal Support Worker

Saint Elizabeth; Port Colborne; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community healthcare provider is seeking Full-Time and Part-Time Personal Support Workers (PSW) in Port Colborne. The role offers competitive compensation, flexible scheduling, and various development opportunities. Candidates must hold a valid PSW certificate and be prepared for a physically demanding position. Join a supportive team committed to providing exceptional care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Group benefits

Tuition Assistance Programs

Paid travel time

Qualifications

• Must have valid PSW certificate.
• Previous healthcare experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in physically demanding conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to clients.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Ensure safety and comfort of clients.

Skills

Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)

RN or RPN

Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)

Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate

Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse

Job description

Overview

We are currently hiring Full-Time and Part-Time Personal Support Workers (PSW) for Community Care in Port Colborne. Drive Your Career Forward with Us — we cover mileage and travel time. Great benefits and a team that supports your goals.

Status: Full Time Days and Part Time Days/Evenings

Return of Service (ROS): 10,000 to recent PSW graduates in exchange for a 12-month commitment to work full-time in a long-term care home or within the community.

Why join our team?

• Competitive Compensation. Our Total Rewards package includes a competitive salary, group benefits, RRSP pension, on demand pay, car loan support and exclusive perks/discounts available to SE Health staff.
• Develop yourself with SE. We have education bursaries, Tuition Assistance Programs, continuing education, training, and professional development to support your life-long learning. You’ll benefit from orientation and mentorship programs. Our clinical practice and nursing teams will support you with comprehensive care plans and modern models of care to help you provide the best possible care to clients.
• Grow your career. SE Health is a large national organization with diverse healthcare business lines. You’ll have opportunities to take different roles in different locations if you’re interested, or pivot to supporting or leadership positions to contribute in different ways.
• Manage your life. You’ll have the flexibility to manage your schedule to balance your life. You’ll be supported with time to meet client needs, your own needs, and to be part of a team.
• Subsidized OPSWA memberships
• Paid travel time between clients
• Mobile device and 3 uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Valid Certificate as a Personal Support Worker (PSW)
• RN or RPN
• Nursing student (2 clinical placements completed)
• Valid Developmental Support Worker Certificate
• Foreign trained healthcare professional - Nurse

Requirements

• A valid driver’s license and vehicle
• Current CPR Certificate level C
• Current immunization record (TB test completed within the past 12 months) is required upon hire
• Current vulnerable sector check screening is required upon hire
• Availability to work days including weekends
• This is a physically demanding position requiring hand, arm and shoulder dexterity, sensory ability, lifting to a maximum of approximately 55 pounds, walking, climbing stairs, standing, bending, reaching, and frequent movement

ROS eligibility

To be eligible for the PSW ROS, a Personal Support Worker must:

New Graduates:

• Successfully complete an Ontario PSW training program meeting the 2022 program standard, on or after April 1, 2023
• Begin employment with a participating employer between April 1, 2024 and March 31, 2026
• Commit to 12 months of full-time employment with a participating employer

OR

Previous Graduates (NEW):

• Have previously trained as a PSW
• In the past 12 months, have not worked in a role providing direct patient, client or resident care in Ontario
• Begin employment with a participating employer between November 18, 2024 and March 31, 2026
• Commit to 12 months of full-time employment with a participating employer

About SE Health

SE Health is a not-for-profit social enterprise that delivers care across Canada. We are an inclusive workplace offering competitive pay, benefits, pension, and work-life balance. We are a great place to work and hope you’ll join our team.

In the interest of the health and safety of our patients/clients, employees, and the greater good of public health, SE Health requires those who wish to work for this organization to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Fully vaccinated means having received both doses and it has been 14 days since the last dose.

SE Health is committed to the success of all its employees. If you need accommodations because of illness or disability, please contact the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail] at your earliest convenience.

Please apply online [e-mail]